From The WSJ.

I saw one of these captivating images on the internet a couple of days ago and made a mental note to Pin it, but I didn’t realize that it was a new image.  The photo seemed so timeless and glamorous that I guessed that it originated from another decade.

So I was surprised when I read that that the photo was from the cover shoot of the December issue of WSJ Magazine.  The model is Carolyn Murphy.  And I was delighted to read the editorial accompanying the photo shoot, written by someone I know, the lovely Adrienne Gaffney.  I always enjoy reading her pieces in the Wall Street Journal.

While the pieces of clothing that Ms. Murphy wears are from luxe labels, they are classic pieces that can be purchased at any price point.  As the WSJ notes, it’s the jewelry that really elevates the look.  While I wholeheartedly enjoy costume jewelry, this article is causing me to reconsider the importance of fine jewelry as something that separates “timeless style from fleeting fashion.”

This photo shoot is also prompting me to consider a hair-raising do, bolder fine jewelry, and combining several classic pieces (trench coat, scarf, fine jewels, big sunglasses) into a single ensemble.

What do you think of the photos and accompanying editorial?  Are you inspired?  Do you have a favorite image?

What do you think is the significance of fine jewelry in “separating timeless style from fleeting fashion?”